Project Manager

Kintec Global Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Offshore Construction Manager in Abu Dhabi. You will lead offshore construction activities, ensuring projects meet safety and efficiency standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of offshore experience and strong leadership skills. This permanent role offers a tax-free opportunity in a cosmopolitan city with a stable work schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of offshore construction and operations experience required.
• Proven ability to manage large offshore teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead offshore construction execution across all phases of projects.
• Manage subcontractor evaluations, procurement, and marine spread mobilisation.
• Ensure HSE standards and quality management systems are implemented.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Contractual awareness

Commercial awareness

Team management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval preferred)

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Offshore Construction Manager

CLIENT: A prominent regional entity delivering end-to-end EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging operations.

LOCATION: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Permanent Hire Staff role/ Full Residential role in UAE

WORK SCHEDULE: 9 hours (including lunch break) - From 8am to 5pm - Monday to Friday (Saturday & Sunday are week off)

START DATE: Late 2025/ Early 2026 - Depending on successful candidates circumstances

Interviews: Face-to-face/online in Aberdeen | Dates: 28–31 October 2025 | Note: Final schedule to be communicated to shortlisted candidates

Kintec has been exclusively selected to support a prominent regional organization in Abu Dhabi, known for delivering full-spectrum EPC solutions across marine infrastructure, offshore energy, and dredging. This is an exciting, tax-free opportunity for permanent residential staff roles in the UAE, offering a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm. With a start date expected in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on candidate availability, this assignment presents not only professional growth but also the chance to live in one of the safest, most cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Construction Manager to lead and manage offshore construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within contractual requirements. This is a senior leadership position requiring excellent commercial, technical, and managerial expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead offshore construction execution across all phases of projects.
• Review tender documents, client specifications, and scope of work.
• Develop offshore schedules and execution strategies in coordination with stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractor evaluations, procurement requirements, and marine spread mobilisation.
• Liaise with clients, surveyors, and third-party agencies.
• Ensure HSE standards and quality management systems are fully implemented.
• Oversee daily offshore operations, audits, and reporting.
• Control budgets, variations, and claims.
• Manage project close-out documentation and lessons learned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Naval preferred).
• Minimum 10 years of offshore construction and operations experience.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent contractual and commercial awareness.
• Proven ability to manage large offshore teams and complex projects.